Which one of the following statements for the order of a reaction is incorrect?

  • A
    Order can be determined only experimentally.
  • B
    Order is not influenced by stoichiometric coefficient of the reactants.
  • C
    Order of a reaction is the sum of powers to the concentration terms of reactants to express the rate of reaction.
  • D
    Order of reaction is always a whole number.

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